Giraffes Don't Eat Steak

Global Marketing Strategies | Marketing Lessons with Javier Del Olmo - Ep. 82

Erica Mackay and Alex Bilney

Global Marketig Strategies | Marketing Lessons with Javier Del Olmo - Ep. 82

In this episode of Giraffes Don't Eat Steak, host Erica reconnects with Javier del Olmo, a seasoned insurance marketing expert, for a candid conversation about marketing strategies, vendor management and the importance of personal relationships in business.

They reflect on their shared experience trying to implement television advertising for insurance products across different markets, highlighting why global strategies often fail when implemented locally. Javier shares invaluable insights on managing multiple call centre vendors, creating healthy competition between partners, and establishing the right reporting metrics to drive success.

This conversation is packed with practical advice for marketers managing outsourced teams, including how to set up proper testing frameworks, the importance of quality control, and why recording calls is essential for both compliance and performance improvement. Whether you're in insurance marketing or managing any outsourced sales operation, this episode offers actionable strategies to optimise your approach.

Chapter

00:00 - Introduction 

00:19 - Reconnecting After 12 Years 

01:02 - Failed TV Advertising Strategy 

02:03 - Cultural Differences in Marketing 

03:21 - The Value of In-Person Meetings 

05:32 - Insurance Market Characteristics 

07:18 - Digital vs. Traditional Distribution 

08:54 - Outsourcing Call Centers 

09:56 - Managing Multiple Vendors 

12:05 - Creating Vendor Competition 

14:36 - Building Trust Relationships 

15:46 - Effective Reporting Strategies 

18:35 - Quality Control and Call Recording 

22:05 - Using Rejection Reasons for Improvement 

24:30 - Quality Assurance Implementation 

26:34 - Campaign Briefing Importance 

28:43 - Adapting to Sensitive Situations 

31:14 - Moving Beyond Fear-Based Marketing 

32:36 - Closing Thoughts 


Connect with the hosts:
Erica: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-mackay/
Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-bilney/

Get in touch with us at The Marketing Detective Agency - www.themarketingdetectiveagency.com

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